Sermons on Life:

Shaking Off The Weariness Of Life

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

Is there something we can do about weariness? Can we fix it? Jesus told us that rest was within reach of the ordinary person, if they will come to Him.

Shaking off the Weariness of Life Intro: What causes weariness? A simple answer might be too much work and not enough rest. But we know it’s not that simple. What else just wears us out? Stress causes weariness. Parenting. Caregiving. Sickness. Grief and depression. Failure. Unrealistic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Death Spiral Or The Life Spiral

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 16, 2014

Life is not going into circles. Like the threads on a screw, we either are spiraling up or down,

The Death Spiral or the Life Spiral? Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:3 Last week, the word “time” dominated the Preacher’s thought. We learned that though at first it seemed like the Preacher was on the right track from our Christian point of view, this was not the case for Him. God had his ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For A Life Of Christian Service Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

It is one thing to be a witness to the things of Christ. It is another to understand the example or pattern for life Christ set for us to follow and do so. This short series was the result of 2 yrs of questioning my direction after 6 yrs of ministry

Preparing for a Life of Christian Service Matthew 3:13-4:11 Pray Proposition: Personally, I struggle with whether or not my life is being used effectively for Christ. How about you? Do you struggle with this? How are many of you are interesting in having an effective Christian Life; A life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Begins And God's Work

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014

A sermon for the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (after reading and meditating on this sermon from Sermon Central's Ed Wood at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-hand-in-creating-life-ed-wood-sermon-on-abortion-98204.asp I had enough for a sermon)

HoHum: There were 3 preachers in Barnie’s Coffee shop discussing the time when life begins. They each gave their opinion of when life begins. One preacher said "Life begins when the child takes his/her first breath." The other said "NO," then he finished, "It begins when the child is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word In The Life Of God's People Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land The Word in the Life Of God's People

Foreigners in a Foreign Land The Word in the Life Of God's People 1 Peter 1:22-23 David Taylor We are revisiting this passage to direct our attention to this fall, which really starts at the end of the month with Sunday School, Youth Group, and then in the fall Life Groups and Pioneers. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Meaning In A Meaningless Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 15, 2013

Discovering how the woman at the well found meaning in life.

“Finding Meaning in a Meaningless Life” May 19, 2013 John 4:2-26 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was winning and baptizing more disciples than John. 2 But in fact Jesus was not baptizing. His disciples were. 3 When the Lord found out about all this, he left Judea. He went back to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:2-26

Denomination: Holiness

How To Live A Successful Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2013

A study of the book of Psalms 1

Psalm 1 How To Live A Successful Life 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Food Enduring To Eternal Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you after spiritual things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are to prioritize and strive to enrich our relationship with FATHER GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: John 6:27 (Amp

I. EXORDIUM: Are you after spiritual things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are to prioritize and strive to enrich our relationship with FATHER GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: John 6:27 (Amplified Bible) Stop toiling and doing and producing for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Son Of Man Is Food For Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you enjoy the LORD JESUS as food? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enjoy the LORD JESUS CHRIST as food and drink. IV. TEXT: John 6:55 (Amplified Bible) For My flesh is true and genuine food, and M

I. EXORDIUM: Do you enjoy the LORD JESUS as food? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enjoy the LORD JESUS CHRIST as food and drink. IV. TEXT: John 6:55 (Amplified Bible) For My flesh is true and genuine food, and My blood is true and genuine drink. V. THESIS: The LORD ...read more

Scripture: John 6:55

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit And The Word Gives Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do we have real life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that real life came from the Trinity: GOD IV. TEXT: John 6:63 (Amplified Bible) It is the Spirit Who gives life [He is the Life-giver]; the

I. EXORDIUM: Do we have real life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that real life came from the Trinity: GOD IV. TEXT: John 6:63 (Amplified Bible) It is the Spirit Who gives life [He is the Life-giver]; the flesh conveys no benefit whatever [there is no profit in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Life Being Offered.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 3, 2013

This sermon looks at where is Jesus leading us when He invites us to come follow Him.

What Is This Life That Is Being Offered. John 1:1-9 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Run For Your Life! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 9, 2013

The difference between the rat race and the race that we Christians are running is this: Rat race is about you winning, the Christian’s race is all about Jesus’ winning!!

Hebrews 12:1-3-Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 21 - On Life And Conduct Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 24, 2013

A verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 21.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty One We will now look at Proverbs chapter twenty one: On Life and Conduct 1 The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes. Proverbs 21:1 (NASB) It is good for all of us to remember – it is God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Teach Is To Touch A Life Forever. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 17, 2013

A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others.“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2)

To teach is to touch a life forever. "A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others." “And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Five C's Of The Overcoming Life

Contributed by Ted Robinson on Feb 25, 2013

How wilderness survival basics relate to overcoming these challenging times.

The five C’s of the overcoming life Introduction: Survival, the subject seems to be popping up everywhere in these uncertain times. Many of you have probably seen the advertisement or have watched shows like Doomsday Preppers, Man Vs Wild, or Colony. The purpose of this message today is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal